Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 292

Patek Philippe Diamond and sapphire haute joaillerie Nautilus Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus", movement No. 1549070, case No. 2813018, Ref. 4700. Made in 1984, sold in October 8th, 1987. Extremely fine and very rare, important, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold, diamond and sapphire lady's quartz wristwatch and an 18K yellow gold and diamonds bracelet with an 18K white gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

HKD 850,000 - 1,250,000

USD 110,000 - 160,000 / EUR 85,000 - 125,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel set baguette-cut diamonds, flat sapphire crystal. D. Entirely pavé diamond-set gold plate with applied baguette-cut sapphire quarters. Yellow gold and black hands. M. Cal. E19C, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 27 x 29 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm


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Grade:
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

This lady?s watch is an example of the incomparable quality of all Patek Philippe timepieces. While the manufacture is famed for its exceptional complicated watches and their haute joaillerie watches are less well known, the present lot proves to what extent Patek Philippe's haute joaillerie watches are remarkable both in terms of jeweller's craftsmanship and watchmaking skill.
As shown in the Extract from the Archives the present lot is set with 84 baguette diamonds on the dial and bezel (a total of 5.33 ct) as follows: on the bezel, 24; on the bracelet, 8 rows of 4 (32) and 8 rows of 3 (24); on the lugs, 16 round-cut diamonds (0.21 ct); and 469 round-cut diamonds on the dial and bracelet (2.49 ct).